The nearly 50-year-old vessel recently went through months of repairs. Crew members say after her tune-up, she's ready for smooth sailing on the open sea. Full story...

A military judge has found Army Sgt. John Russell guilty of premeditated murder in the 2009 killings of five fellow service members at a combat stress clinic in Iraq. Full story...

Parts of the former WASTEC facility will be torn down Tuesday in effort to protect New Hanover County personnel and property. Full story...

Bridge work will mean a closure on part of River Road in New Hanover County this week. The North Carolina Department of Transportation closed River Road 2.9 miles south of Sanders Drive in both direction at 8 a.m. The closure continues until Friday at 5 p.m. Full story...

AT&T says it's looking to fill more than 400 openings in North Carolina, including more than 250 new jobs in dozens of locations statewide. Full story...

The Wilmington Sea Dawgs dropped to 1-6 on the season on Sunday. We had second half highlights on our sportscast. Former Hoggard football standout Jonathan Cooper wrapped up rookie mini camp on Sunday. We heard and saw the latest scoop from the UNC grad Sunday night. Brunswick Community College continues to roll in the Region 10 baseball tournament. Plus more! Full story...

A man was shot around 8 o'clock Sunday evening at Robert Strange Park in the 500 block of 9th Street, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The man is about 35 years old and has been transported to the New Hanover County Regional Medical Center. Police say his gunshot wound is not life-threatening. Full story...

Monday evening a community open house meeting is being held about a proposed retail center with a Walmart superstore in Porters Neck. Full story...

It's a special day for all of you wonderful Moms out there. We went around the Port City to ask how moms are celebrating Mother's Day. Full story...

Spring welcomes more than just wild azaleas throughout North Carolina. It also greets college students with diplomas and the beginning of a new season in their lives. “It is a big step,” said graduate Nicholas Alfano. “I am ready to make the transition and start new.” Full story...

Wilmingtonians went to Cape Fear Presbyterian Church this weekend with a big appetite for seafood’s smaller delights. It was the church’s 6th annual Cape Fear Shrimpfest featuring what Reverend Jonathan Watson says is one the community’s better bites. Full story...

On Friday we had state playoff action from Ashley, Hoggard, Whiteville and Cerro Gordo on WWAY. The biggest upset of the night took place in Whiteville where the defending 2-A state baseball champs lost to Clinton. Trask won the 1-A state title in track. On Friday the Wilmington Hammerheads dropped to 1-4 on the season. UNCW had an historic win in men's tennis. Seahawk Lori Beth Adams continues to tear up the golf course. Plus more! Full story...

For the first time, Wilmington is hosting a pop culture event at the Convention Center. Full story...

Hysen Sherifi of Raleigh was sentenced Friday to four life sentences to be served on top of 45 years for his involvement in a homegrown terrorist plot involving six Raleigh-area Muslims. His brother Shkumbin Sherifi , plead guilty in late 2012, to plotting to behead a witness in his brother's case. Full story...

Voters in Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties will have a couple of candidates to choose from in next year's Republican Primary for district attorney. At last night's Brunswick County Republican Party meeting, defense attorney Ryan Smithwick announced his intention to challenge incumbent Jon David. Full story...